9 of the most stunningly designed schools in America

Students who go to well-designed schools can learn much better — a year-long study from British researchers shows that kids benefit more from schools designed to be inviting and friendly. After all, it certainly doesn't help to feel like you're spending the day in a crumbling brick prison.

When you look for architecturally stunning educational buildings, international schools often dominate the spotlight. But the United States, too, has a long list of schools with beautiful, innovative designs. Here are a few of them.